Thanks for writing this and posting it. "All That Jazz" is one of my favorite movies, and I have watched several documentaries about Bob Fosse. He was a genius, and his choreography is unmistakeable.
I work with a woman who is a dancer and we could talk for hours about Fosse's work, alas, we have to work. ,
After the recent death of Gene Hackman I watched "The French Connection" again. It's hard to imagine his partner Roy Scheider as Fosse, but in a few years, it happened.
I could keep going, but the cattle call scene of the stage filled with dancers alone is just brilliant film making. And the death scene with Ben Vereen ("And great humanitarian"), all singing, all dancing, was a treat.
Pardon me while I have a quiet moment for the beautiful Ann Reinking - she was stunning!
Thanks for reading my post! I agree with everything you said - and, as you can probably tell, "All That Jazz" is one of my all-time favorite movies too. It's just sad that Fosse wasn't able to make more movies. Sometimes I fantasize what his version of "Chicago" would have been like as a film. Sadly, we'll never know.
Right out of deeply personal experience, no filters. They have patches where they’re so raw and brutally honest that they’re chilling. Mixed with a real entertainer’s instincts.
The last time I saw ALL THAT JAZZ, it left me speechless. And so did Roy Scheider in it.
I re-watch "All That Jazz" all the time and every time I do I see something new in the film I didn't notice before. And yes, Roy Scheider's performance in it continues to amaze me too. Thanks again for taking the time to read my post!
Thinking too much about who won the Oscar will drive you crazy. Roberto Benigni in LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL over Nick Nolte in AFFLICTION? Kevin Spacey in AMERICAN BEAUTY the year of Sean Penn in SWEET AND LOWDOWN and Richard Farnsworth in THE STRAIGHT STORY? …
Bob Fosse was absolutely unique. He came out of dance and you can feel it in every moment of his films, musical and non-musical. His films come from a very different place
Thanks for reading my post! I agree that Bob Fosse was a very unique film director. I wish he had made more films during his all too brief life (although I can't watch "Star 80" because it's so brutally devastating for me).
Just “rewatched” the film, and honestly couldn’t recall most of it. Now I’m thinking I might only have recollected scenes , trailers or the buzz related to the movie when it premiered :) But I agree you with you 100%. Great performance, film & review. They just don’t make ‘em like that anymore. Thanks for sending me back!
Thanks for reading my post! I agree we need more movies today like "All That Jazz." And, yes, you're right - sadly, they don't make this kind of film anymore. I think the 1970s was really the last great era of Hollywood film.
Thank you! I appreciate you reading my post. "All That Jazz" is one of my favorite all-time films, and I think Roy Scheider is a very under-rated actor, so it was fulfilling to get to write about both for this week's newsletter.
You know I love this movie and Bob Fosse! I agree that Roy was brilliant in the role. Your article touched on so many of the things I love about the film and his performance. I think it is always a courageous choice to play a truly flawed character who is compromised of contradictions
Saint and sinner. Kind and cruel. Intelligent yet capable of stupidity. Roy's performance let him show us the good, the bad, the ugly and the brilliance of Joe.
Thanks for reading my post. It's really amazing just how multi-faceted Roy Scheider's performance really is in this movie. Every time I watch the film, I see something new in his acting. It's a shame Scheider didn't get more recognition for his great film work during his lifetime.
Thanks for reading my post! I agree Roy Scheider was truly an amazing actor. I especially like him in William Friedkin's "Sorcerer" too. I didn't know Scheider hosted SNL - I'll have to see if I can find that episode online and watch it.
Fosse/Schneider—wrong tribe, no awards
Thanks for writing this and posting it. "All That Jazz" is one of my favorite movies, and I have watched several documentaries about Bob Fosse. He was a genius, and his choreography is unmistakeable.
I work with a woman who is a dancer and we could talk for hours about Fosse's work, alas, we have to work. ,
After the recent death of Gene Hackman I watched "The French Connection" again. It's hard to imagine his partner Roy Scheider as Fosse, but in a few years, it happened.
I could keep going, but the cattle call scene of the stage filled with dancers alone is just brilliant film making. And the death scene with Ben Vereen ("And great humanitarian"), all singing, all dancing, was a treat.
Pardon me while I have a quiet moment for the beautiful Ann Reinking - she was stunning!
Hi Local Wood Worker,
Thanks for reading my post! I agree with everything you said - and, as you can probably tell, "All That Jazz" is one of my all-time favorite movies too. It's just sad that Fosse wasn't able to make more movies. Sometimes I fantasize what his version of "Chicago" would have been like as a film. Sadly, we'll never know.
Right out of deeply personal experience, no filters. They have patches where they’re so raw and brutally honest that they’re chilling. Mixed with a real entertainer’s instincts.
The last time I saw ALL THAT JAZZ, it left me speechless. And so did Roy Scheider in it.
I re-watch "All That Jazz" all the time and every time I do I see something new in the film I didn't notice before. And yes, Roy Scheider's performance in it continues to amaze me too. Thanks again for taking the time to read my post!
Thinking too much about who won the Oscar will drive you crazy. Roberto Benigni in LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL over Nick Nolte in AFFLICTION? Kevin Spacey in AMERICAN BEAUTY the year of Sean Penn in SWEET AND LOWDOWN and Richard Farnsworth in THE STRAIGHT STORY? …
Bob Fosse was absolutely unique. He came out of dance and you can feel it in every moment of his films, musical and non-musical. His films come from a very different place
Hi Kent,
Thanks for reading my post! I agree that Bob Fosse was a very unique film director. I wish he had made more films during his all too brief life (although I can't watch "Star 80" because it's so brutally devastating for me).
One of the greatest performances on film by an actor.
I agree - thanks for reading!
Enjoyed the read very much, Jim.
Thanks, David! You just made my day :)
Just “rewatched” the film, and honestly couldn’t recall most of it. Now I’m thinking I might only have recollected scenes , trailers or the buzz related to the movie when it premiered :) But I agree you with you 100%. Great performance, film & review. They just don’t make ‘em like that anymore. Thanks for sending me back!
Hi Rob,
Thanks for reading my post! I agree we need more movies today like "All That Jazz." And, yes, you're right - sadly, they don't make this kind of film anymore. I think the 1970s was really the last great era of Hollywood film.
Hi Kelley,
Thanks for reading! I agree!
It is an amazing film and he was fantastic. He certainly deserved the award.
Great article!!
Hi Marco,
Thanks for reading my post! "All That Jazz" is one of those films that just keeps getting better and better every year.
Outstanding work this.
Hi Blixa,
Thank you! I appreciate you reading my post. "All That Jazz" is one of my favorite all-time films, and I think Roy Scheider is a very under-rated actor, so it was fulfilling to get to write about both for this week's newsletter.
You know I love this movie and Bob Fosse! I agree that Roy was brilliant in the role. Your article touched on so many of the things I love about the film and his performance. I think it is always a courageous choice to play a truly flawed character who is compromised of contradictions
Saint and sinner. Kind and cruel. Intelligent yet capable of stupidity. Roy's performance let him show us the good, the bad, the ugly and the brilliance of Joe.
Hi Christine,
Thanks for reading my post. It's really amazing just how multi-faceted Roy Scheider's performance really is in this movie. Every time I watch the film, I see something new in his acting. It's a shame Scheider didn't get more recognition for his great film work during his lifetime.
Great stuff. Always loved Scheider. Him and Scott Glenn I thought were both underrated actors from that period
Hi Jeff,
Thanks for reading! Yes! Scott Glenn - really great in "The Right Stuff" and in "Personal Best," amongst other roles.
Thank you. Roy Scheider was amazing. Good SNL host too.
Hi Christopher,
Thanks for reading my post! I agree Roy Scheider was truly an amazing actor. I especially like him in William Friedkin's "Sorcerer" too. I didn't know Scheider hosted SNL - I'll have to see if I can find that episode online and watch it.
It was Season 10 1984-85
Great! Thanks for letting me know!